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Ex-wife says ICE agent who killed man in Maine had racist beliefs, violent tendencies

David Okafor — World Affairs Correspondent
By David Okafor · World Affairs Correspondent
· 1 min read

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, identified by his ex-wife as David Brouillette, is the officer who fatally shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. Ashley Brouillette stated that she learned of her ex-husband's involvement when he contacted her on Wednesday. Brouillette has since been identified as the agent involved in the fatal encounter.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. The incident occurred in Biddeford, Maine, and resulted in the death of Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. Details regarding the specific events leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed.

Ashley Brouillette has made statements regarding her ex-husband's alleged beliefs and behavior. She has indicated that David Brouillette held racist beliefs and exhibited violent tendencies. These assertions were reportedly made after she was informed of his role in the shooting. The extent to which these alleged characteristics may be relevant to the ongoing investigation is not yet clear.

The shooting has prompted scrutiny of the actions of the ICE agent involved. Federal and local authorities are expected to conduct a thorough review of the incident. The outcome of these investigations will determine the official findings regarding the use of force and the circumstances of Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero's death.